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1944

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2019

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Athens, Ohio

Alan Snodgrass Obituary

ATHENS - S. Alan Snodgrass passed away Aug. 22, 2019 in Pomeroy, surrounded by the love of his family, after a courageous 41 year battle with Parkinson's Disease.
Born Aug. 15, 1944, in Spencer, West Virginia, he was the son of the late C. Paige Snodgrass and T. Pearl Snodgrass.
Alan is survived by his wife of 52 years, Sharon; his children: daughters, Amy (Tracy) Lecrone of Lancaster, Susan (Adam) Moyer of Athens, Lindsey Snodgrass (Frank Murphy) of Columbus, and a son, Michael Snodgrass of Windsor, Connecticut; granddaughters, Heather and Hannah Lecrone of Lancaster, and a grandson Liam Snodgrass of Windsor, Connecticut; his sister and brother-in-law, Nancy and Joe Coulter of Williamstown, West Virginia; a nephew, Christopher (Lori) Coulter of Pickerington; a niece, Jodi Coulter of Vienna, West Virginia; a sister-in-law, Doris (Glen) Barnes of New Martinsville, West Virginia; brothers-in-law, William (Linda) Glover of New Martinsville, West Virginia, Roger (Mary Jo) Glover of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Richard (Christy) Glover of New Martinsville, West Virginia.
Alan graduated from Parkersburg High School in 1962 and Mountain State College in 1964. He was a member of Wayside Methodist Church in Vienna, West Virginia.
Alan was a member of the U.S. Army Reserves from 1965-1969. After graduation from college, Alan began his employment career with Kaiser Aluminum Company in Ravenswood, West Virginia. After relocating to Athens in 1967, Alan began working for McBee Systems, where he was employed for over 28 years as Director of Human Resources, a position he held until his early retirement in 1994.
In addition to his parents, Alan is preceded in death by his infant son, Matthew Alan Snodgrass; a niece, Jennifer Coulter; a father-in-law, Isaac J. Glover; and mother-in-law, Irene N. Glover.
Services will be held Monday at noon at Jagers & Sons Funeral Home, Athens. Friends may call Monday from 11 a.m. until time of service at the funeral home.
Please share a memory, a note of condolence or sign the online register book at www.jagersfuneralhome.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Athens Messenger from Aug. 22 to Aug. 24, 2019.

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Pam (Ramsey) Goldsberry

September 5, 2019

In loving memory of a wonderful person.
I remember Alan as a proud, loving father when Amy was in my kindergarten class. My father-in-law, Glenn Goldsberry told me how he thought so much of Alan when they worked together at McBees.

Candace Bond

August 27, 2019

Sharon and family. So sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved Alan. It was a long battle. Alan was blessed to have a wonderful family by his side. Prayers to help you get through this time of sorrow. Hugs and love to you sweet lady.

Sue Zano

August 27, 2019

Sharon, I missed you today and realize that I missed the Monday calling hours as well. I am so sorry for your loss. I would love to hang with you sometime, when you are ready. Please call me, 740-992-7525 The Arbors felt so empty without the both of you, it was palpable. I whined and moaned a lot and no one would give me your number. Please know that my prayers are with you. All my love, Sue

Jennifer Rosengrant

August 24, 2019

Keeping you in my thoughts & prayers, Lecrone family! Love you all!

Harmony Thompson

August 24, 2019

Praying for your family in this difficult time.

Sheena Childress (Grigsby)

August 24, 2019

So sorry for your loss! My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Jodi Coulter

August 24, 2019

Rest easy, Uncle Butch. Grandma and Papaw are rejoicing with you now in Heaven. Love you!

Kelly Gibbs

August 24, 2019

We spent good times together when were in grades 4-6, I used to stay overnight with you on 37th st in Vienna. A good friend.

Stephanie Dillon

August 23, 2019

Sharon I'm so sorry for the loss of Alan you and and your family are in my thoughts and prayers

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